Healthcare might be a phone call or click away and it’s a 30 billion dollar market that continues to grow. From the common cold, to a stroke with seconds between life and death - Telemedicine is helping to diagnose and treat patients around the globe virtually. The American Medical Association says nearly 75 percent of all doctor, urgent care and emergency room visits could be handled safely … [Read more...]
Jamaican Dental Act is Outdated and Need New Teeth
The dental profession in Jamaica is still governed by the Dental Act of 1972 - a 43-year-old legislation that has undergone only one revision early in the new millennium. That was an update to introduce the practicing certificate for the registration process for dentists and auxiliaries. Because the profession is constantly evolving with new ideas, new materials, and new equipment are impacting … [Read more...]
Telemedicine Can Help Treat The Coronavirus Outbreak
Telemedicine can be particularly useful tool in times of crisis. In China the Ping An Healthcare and Technology Company is a Shanghai-based company that facilitates remote visits between a physician and a patient via the internet. With China currently on lockdown, and a limited supply of doctors and beds in Wuhan, service providers like Ping An Good Doctor can act as a conduit to … [Read more...]
Caribbean Community Take Strict Measures to Control The Coronavirus
Some Caribbean Community governments have begun to take drastic measures to prevent any cases of the deadly Corona virus raising its head in this highly travel-sensitive region, with some refusing entry to passengers arriving from China and Hong Kong. In the past week, authorities dressed from head to toe in hazardous material suits have in many parts of the region taken the ultimate precaution … [Read more...]
Why healthcare providers are losing the cybersecurity battle
[Reprinted from MedCity News] It is time for medical organizations to re-assess the potential consequences of complacency, and equip their security teams with the resources they need to keep their staff, and ultimately their patients safe. In 2019 experts red-flagged previously unforeseen levels of attacks on healthcare providers, with the US Department of Health and Human Services … [Read more...]
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